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Political ScienceClass 6All

What are the various ways in which people can participate in the process of government?

Ans: The various ways through which the people participate in the process of the government are: by voting in the election and by electing their leaders. They can also participate in the government by organising themselves into social movement that seeks to challenge the government and its functioning.

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According to the chapter, how would Maya’s life be different in South Africa today as compared to her mother’s life during apartheid rule?

Ans: Today, South Africa is governed by democratic form of government but just before two decades, the country was governed by apartheid laws. In modern South Africa, people are enjoying freedom and there are no restrictions on the basis of colour or caste. So her life would be different from the people before two decades. During apartheid period, her mother suffered a lot. They were not given the right to vote, participate in the working of the government and not to make use of the public facilities. So the life of Maya in South Africa is better than her mother’s.

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What is meant by the Republican form of government?

Ans: A Republican government is one in which no individual has a hereditary right to public offices. It is a system of government in which the people hold sovereign power and elect representatives who exercise that power. India has an elected head of the state. The President of India holds the office for a term of five years.

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Define fraternity.

Ans: Our society is divided into many classes, castes, religions and languages. The Constitution places special importance to Fraternity which means the spirit of brotherhood. It is the principle that gives unity and solidarity to social life. It is difficult thing to achieve.

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What does the concept of equality means in the preamble?

Ans: The concept embodied in our Preamble is only that of equality of status and opportunity. This has legal, social, political and economic aspects. All citizens are equal before law and enjoy equal protection of the law of the land. Equality always means “equality among equals”. There can be no equality between paupers and princes.

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Name the types of justice mentioned in our preamble. Explain social justice?

Ans: Justice is defined as social, economic and political. Social justice implies that all citizens are treated equally irrespective of their status in society as a result of the accident of birth, race, caste, religion, sex, title etc. However the state may make provisions for the advancement of socially and economically backward classes of citizens.

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Where did the word democracy come from?

Ans: The word democracy comes from the Greek word ’demos’ meaning the people and ‘kratos’ meaning ‘government’ or ‘rule’. Democracy therefore means government by the people as against monarchy or dictatorship which were autocratic rule of one person and oligarchy being rule by few.

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What are the reasons for conflicts in our society?

Ans: Religious processions and celebration of festivals lead to conflicts. Sometimes a river also becomes a source of conflict between two or more states. At times a river in one state flows through the other and the states fight over its jurisdiction. The sharing of river water between states becomes an issue of conflict.

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Why do we have regular elections in a democratic country?

Election is a tool for selecting representatives in modern democracies. The people choose their representatives through election to hold public office. In a country, citizens who are above 18 years of age are entitled to vote. The elected representatives are accountable to the people.

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Who was Nelson Mandela?

Ans: Nelson Mandela was the first South African President from 1994 to 1999. He was an apartheid activists and the leader of African National Congress. Mandela received Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

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What is the meaning of the term untouchability?

Ans: In our country since ancient times, society was divided into four castes namely Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. The lower caste people or Shudras were treated badly by the upper caste people and were given very low status. These people were treated as untouchables. This was the direct result of the caste system.

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What is meant by political equality?

Ans: In a democracy, political equality refers to the amount to which citizens have an equal voice over governmental decisions. One of the foundational principles in a democracy is the equal consideration of the preferences and interests to all citizens. Everyone has the right to vote whether he is rich or poor, educated or uneducated.

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Describe the conditions of Blacks in South Africa under apartheid law?

Ans: Apartheid laws categorised the South African population into black, white and coloured race. The law separated the residential areas of the Blacks and Whites. Blacks were restricted from renting property in the areas deemed as white zones. They were not given any right to take part in the South African government.

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Name the two states involved in the Cauvery water dispute?

Ans: The two states that are involved in the Cauvery water dispute are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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Write the names of the two houses of the Indian Parliament?

Ans: The two houses of the Indian Parliament are the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

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Mention any two fundamental rights given in Indian constitution?

Ans: Right against exploitation and right to constitutional remedies are the two fundamental rights mentioned in the Constitution of India.

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What is African National Congress?

Ans: African National Congress has been the ruling party of post apartheid South Africa. ANC had its origin from the South African Native National Congress. The party was formed to increase the rights of the Black South African population.

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Name any one South African leader who fought against apartheid for several years?

Ans: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the leading member of the African National Congress (ANC) which opposed South Africa's white minority government and its policy of racial segregation known as apartheid

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Which political party of South Africa led the struggle against apartheid?

Ans: The African National Congress led the struggle against apartheid.

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What is a dictatorial form of government?

Ans: In a dictatorial form of government, all the powers of the government are concentrated in the hands of a powerful person or a political party.

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